VPN

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Most of the popular free VPNs are banned because of selfish little fucks, ban evaders and failtrolls. If you wanna check if your IP is banned, go to soyjak.st/banned.php. If you got 'nished while using a VPN, and you think it's unfair, appeal it, and do NOT move to the next VPN server, because then you'll ruin the fun for everyone else.

>If the VPN is closer to the server

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A Virtual Private Network, VPN, shown on the Sharty's /pol/ as [VPN], is a service that conceals your IP address. VPNs work by sending your data to a proxy server, which then forwards your data to the destination server. Most VPNs also feature various data encryption methods to add an additional layer of security from bad actors snooping on your internet traffic.

If someone does something very brimmy on a VPN server, that IP may be flagged, causing problems for everyone else using the same IP. It is very much recommended that you don't break rules on the Sharty while using a VPN, because it might cause someone to get wrongfully banned for a post they didn't even make.^{[ev&oe all VPN users just hop to another server if one is banned]}

What is a VPN?

Simply put, VPNs are a service that simply extend the end, or exit, of your network to somewhere else in the world, acting as a "barrier" between you and the internet. This is achieved by sending your data to a proxy server, which then forwards your data to the destination server, but with its identifying data, like its IP. Think of it as an extra route your coal has to go, while making it seem like it was the VPN who posted said coal, you SLF. With others also using this service and therefore sharing the same VPN IP, your traffic is effectively anonymized.

If you use a VPN 24/7, do not change your DNS from its default to another dataminer, unless the VPN you use also provides an encrypted DNS service, such as Mullvad, or if you use it only periodically.

VPNs can be both paid access, which typically gives you access to more countries and higher data rates, or free, which gives you less access, with most free VPNs only being able to connect to countries such as Poland, Finland, Germany, UK^{[why the fuck do you want to larp as this surveillance state?]}, Canada, and America with either limited data rates and/or a data cap.

There are also more advanced VPNs which send your data through multiple servers to ensure maximum security and the lowest likelihood of being backtraced. This is commonly called "multihop."

Should I use a VPN?

Yes. There is very little reason as to why you should not. Advantages of using a VPN are:

• Hiding traffic from your ISP (Internet Service Provider)
• Hiding your IP from websites you visit
• If you live in a shithole country shift your geographic location, which may allow you access to some geo-blocked sites.
• Do not think that Tor is the best free VPN. The Tor network and a VPN are fundamentally different services. Tor exit nodes can be created by anyone and can log all activity that passes through the node. An incident in 2020 revealed that some exit nodes were raping cryptofags by downgrading their traffic security. A Tor exit node is also far, far more likely to be blocked than a VPN, impacting your 'teen activities significantly. 'Teens are advised to use a VPN for most cases, not Tor.

VPNs are NOT adequate for:

• Some normalGOD activity, such as when trying to access your bank, as you will instantly be denied access due to anti-fraud or anti-spam measures. Many VPN ads say you should use a VPN for banking sites, but regular HTTPS is adequate 99% of the time.
• Situations requiring complete anonymity.
• Usage with the Tor network,
• Ban evasion without the necessary precaution,

Sites you should always use a VPN for

These are sites known to record or leak IP addresses, or websites that might get you in trouble with your ISP.

• Soysphere sites and most splinters
• Kiwi Farms
• Piracy websites

VPN Drawbacks

A VPN is not a 100%, foolproof solution.

Remember to maintain good OPSEC etiquette while conducting your usual 'teen activity, and don't fall into a false sense of security under any circumstances.

As mentioned earlier, VPNs simply add an extra route for your traffic and switch traffic identity from you to the VPN service. In the exact same manner as how your ISP logs your activity when not using a VPN, a VPN service will log your activity

Some other drawbacks are:

• VPNs do not hide your browsing habits (i.e., you can live in the United States and use a Japanese VPN, but you will still be posting during peak U.S. hours, casting doubt on who you really are)
• VPNs do not stop HTTP websites from leaking all your shit everywhere,
• VPNs may reduce your traffic speed, increase latency, and, as mentioned earlier, impact your access to sites and services.
• You usually cannot access servers on your local network while connected to a VPN, which may cause problems for selfhostGODs.

These are not problematic enough to not use a VPN.

Features to enable

If your VPN has these features available, there is no real reason not to enable them. They either improve your privacy or improve the VPN's functionality.

• Multihop: Multihop sends traffic through multiple VPN servers to prevent you from being tracked. This comes at the cost of increased latency doe.
• Quantum-resistant tunnel: A quantum-resistant tunnel uses encryption methods that are more resistant to being cracked by a quantum computer, though that is probably not a risk unless you are a very high-profile target.
• DAITA: Stands for "Defense Against AI-guided Traffic Analysis." Even though VPN traffic is encrypted, AI can analyze the size and frequency of packets to guess what you are doing. DAITA prevents this by sending random noise packets.
• Ad blocking: Self explanatory.
• Kill switch: A kill switch will turn off all network connectivity on your device if your VPN loses its connection. Some VPNs have a more aggressive mode for this where it will not allow any connectivity whatsoever unless the VPN is connected.

Recommendations

See also: Ban evasion#Utilities_and_Tools

Mullvad

Main article: Mullvad

Mullvad is the recommended VPN from this list.

Mullvad is very good and reasonably priced at 5€ a month, but it has relatively few servers to choose from. It's seen as very private doe because you can mail them cash instead of using a credit card or something and because you don't have to provide any personal information when you register an account. They don't keep logs of your connections in storage, making it safe from law enforcement to collect data on their users. One famous instance of this no-logs policy being proven true was in 2023 when Mullvad was raided by the Swedish Police, who then left empty handed as no evidence was found. The company's founder and co-owner also made a huge donation to Sweden's anti-immigration populist party.^🗝️ Due to these factors, Mullvad is a Swedish win.

Mullvad also has a privacy-focused browser that is recommended to use in conjunction with the VPN, though it can be used by anyone, not just VPN subscribers. It blocks fingerprinting and clears all data every time you close it.

Mullvad formerly had a search engine called Mullvad Leta, which could be used as a proxy for Google and Brave Search. It was shut down in November 2025 due to major changes in search engines.

Mullvad also offers a free DNS service featuring DNS-over-HTTPS, content blocking, and QNAME minimization.

IVPN

IVPN is another service similar to Mullvad in policy, and is based in Gibraltar. They also accept cash and Monero. No free trial available.

Windscribe

Windscribe is a good alternative and has one of the better free plans, and their paid plans can go as low as $3 a month. However, their website and X account are filled to the brim with unfunny Reddit tranny humor, so don't use it unless you're okay with your money funding that.THEY POSTED AI GENERATED HITLER HOLY SHIT

ProtonVPN

Main article: Proton

Proton VPN, created by Proton Technologies, is fast but it's overpriced as hell if you don't want to use the shitty free version. It costs $10 a month for the "plus" version and $13 a month for Proton Unlimited which includes the VPN plus Proton Mail, Drive, and Calendar or something, though you do get a discount for buying a year at a time. Many ProtonVPN servers are banned from the Sharty doe^{[which ones?]} as this service is a favorite of hostile offsiters and failtrolls.

Use caution as they will collaborate with law enforcement readily and VVILL provide payment info and IP addresses.. Just don't buy using a credit card and sign up on Tor and you'll be fine.

Coal to Avoid

Free VPNs

There are a shitload of "free" VPN apps on the App Store and Google Play Store. These VPNs are usually not maintained by reputable providers and probably fingerprint you and sell your data. They also have lots of issues such as:

• You are basically using an IP address already shared by thousands, so it's really like being an elephant hidden behind trees
• Many people who share such IP will do bad stuff which can get your IP address banned. In a case like this, you should disable your VPN or appeal the ban, BUT DO NOT MOVE TO THE NEXT VPN SERVER.
• Load times and internet speed will be extremely slow due to high traffic

And also: DO NOT USE OPERA GX OR IT'S FREE VPNS, unless you want to risk a 'nish because it only has 4 major VPN location options used by hundreds of thousands.

NordVPN and Surfshark

NordVPN and Surfshark are owned by the same company. Both are proprietary and do not have a proven no-logs policy. They often sponsor YouTubers who clearly have no idea what a VPN even is.

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is coal for similar reasons as NordVPN and Surfshark. Like those, it is proprietary and is shilled by many YouTubers. It is owned by Israel.

RiseUp

Uniquely, RiseUp is a non-profit and free VPN provider. It has a smaller amount of servers than others. It is hosted by shitlibs and will comply with law enforcement. It's fine, but Mullvad is probably the best VPN you can use, as most "free" VPNs have to operate somehow. Avoid Riseup.

Tuxler

Main article: Tuxler

Tuxler is a "VPN service" that is actually a botnet. It allows users to route traffic through each other's networks instead of dedicated VPN servers. While this does allow users to use sites that block VPN servers, it has the obvious downside of having no control over what people are doing with your network (and thus your IP address), so you could get arrested for downloading 'P or participating in terrorist 'cords if you use it.

Uses

>If the VPN is closer to the server

On Imageboards

Due to the nature of imageboards, ban evasion, datamining, and IP leaking are very common things.^{[this is more of an issue on splinters or if you make quote's clitty leak]}

Using a VPN solves nearly all of these issues most of the time. VPNs are also helpful during raids to evade IP-bans or geofencing so we can constantly come back if the target site doesn't have any anti-VPN measures.

VPNs are also often used by disruptive offsite groups to spam coal and other vantayellow brimstone on the catty and more generally to demoralize 'teens. They were infamously used to spam 'P on the sharty until the media approval system thankfully wiped that out. Because of this, many VPN IP addresses are banned from the Sharty. Attempting to post with a VPN might also result in receiving a "You look like a bot" message.

Self-hosting and Other Information

If you don't trust any providers, you could host your own VPN on a server in a data center somewhere. This may be more easily traceable for the glowies thoughever unless you take extra precautions.

>You will use our newest spyware privacy tool that we paid JewTubers to shill, because you just will ok??

These VPN services are coal and should be avoided for a variety of reasons. Reasons include being a proprietary spyware honeypot, being overpriced, or being run by trannies.

Protocols

There are two main VPN protocols in use today: OpenVPN and WireGuard. There are other proprietary protocols, but you shouldn't use those since they can't be independently audited.

OpenVPN

OpenVPN is the older of the two main protocols. It uses the OpenSSL encryption library and the TLS protocol. It allows peers to authenticate using pre-shared secret keys, certificates, or a username and password. Many firewall systems have a built-in OpenVPN implementation.

OpenVPN connections can be easily detected using deep packet inspection. This means that while eavesdroppers can't see exactly what websites you're using, they can see what VPN server you're connecting to and they can block the connection.

OpenVPN is considered reasonably secure, but inefficient compared to newer protocols like WireGuard.

WireGuard

Wireguard is a lighter, better-performing, and more secure protocol. It has been integrated into the Linux kernel since version 5.6 in 2020. It uses UDP instead of TCP and fully supports IPv6. Mullvad has exclusively used WireGuard since 2026 and the devs are working on their own WireGuard implementation called GotaTun.